local IP is the same as my internet IP?

[jakebullet]

hi guys, been having a play with my router (linksys befw11s4 - okay i know its old as.....)

the ip i type into the address bar to access the settings is 192.168.1.1 but in the status page theres my actual ip as given by my ISP. if it type that into my address bar it takes me to the router settings page too.

so can i configure my router for static IP from the info on the status page?

cheers
jake

[Toby B.]

The IP showing on the router will change as the unit is rebooted or otherwise loses power. The only way a static IP setup via your router is if your ISP account is set for one.

[evasive]

if you want your router found by name and you cannot get a static IP you can try dynamic DNS services such as no-ip or dyndns

[Hardware Junkie]

I think I know what your seeing.
Bell Sympatico up here in Canada does something like this with their DSL.

The DSL modem is actually a router and makes the internet connection for you. The username and password are stored in the modem. The modem gets an external IP and then provides your network with a private address
(In this case, 192.168.2.1).
Your home router is then configured with DHCP and usually picks up a 192.168.2.10 address or something and then you can connect to the net.

DYNDNS or NOIP are probably your best bet for getting access from outside.
The only thing is that the modem may block the connection.
You might be able to call the ISP and switch your modem to bridge-mode, and at that point, you would setup your router with authentication credentials.